Category Archives: Nature

Dear Summer, I miss you!

Posted on January 27, 2018 by

You are my favourite season and I hope to see you soon. Your warm breezes caress me. I love your long days and pleasant evenings. As soon as you return, we shall once again dance in the moonlight and enjoy … Continue reading →

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Houses in Seattle

Posted on January 14, 2018 by

No, I’m not in Seattle, but I’ll do the next best thing … reminisce … I love spending time looking through photos and today is a good day for remembering adventurous days in Seattle, my second home because Jean lives … Continue reading →

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Time flies when you’re blogging

Posted on November 18, 2017 by

As the old adage says, Time flies when you’re having fun! — I guess that means blogging is a lot of fun because it’s been six years (November 2011) since I began this adventure and it feels like yesterday. Thanks … Continue reading →

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Autumn Lament

Posted on November 15, 2017 by

The sunlight is flickering through the leaves as some are dancing to the ground. I watch from my window as the beauty of the glorious colours start to disappear, leaving the barren trees looking naked like skeletons. As night falls, … Continue reading →

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Twice as Nice: ecru and blue skirts

Posted on September 29, 2017 by

Blue and White Here’s the skirt I showed in my previous post but this time in blue. I love pairing it with a white lace top. I often buy two of a kind–even shoes–I have these shoes in blue and … Continue reading →

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Green Tee

Posted on September 22, 2017 by

Is the other man’s grass greener? Well, this one is pretty green. We spent a lovely Saturday afternoon checking out an Open House in Cambridge this summer. The beautiful grounds back onto a little creek. The property is meticulously kept, … Continue reading →

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Black and White Paisley Pants and a Guest Fashionista

Posted on September 12, 2017 by

While in New York City we went to a park almost every day and since we were staying near Central Park, we enjoyed adventures in the park many times. On this particular day, I wore black and white paisley pants … Continue reading →

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Kimono-style floral dressing gown

Posted on August 24, 2017 by

“Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery!” Blogging definitely inspires me. We are influential beings. When I first saw some of my fellow bloggers featuring vintage Kimono morning robes or dressing gowns, I knew this is a look I would … Continue reading →

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A T-shirt Dress with Style

Posted on August 17, 2017 by

This comfortable T-shirt dress is made by THREADS 4 THOUGHT, an eco-friendly company. It’s the comfort of wearing a T-shirt and very stylish. The fun black and white ink splattered print reminds me of Dalmatians. I bought it at DRIZZLE & SHINE in … Continue reading →

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Central Park: the North Woods

Posted on August 13, 2017 by

Right in the heart of Manhattan, a park so big, it feels like I’m in Northern Ontario. Except for the people, it looks like we’re alone out in the wilderness. Finding the park should be easy, you can’t miss it, … Continue reading →

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